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10 Ways we Make ‘Home’? We all need a home, a sanctuary, a safe place to be our true selves. A home conjures up different meanings to each of us, but ultimately it is a place where we feel we belong. In our transient lifestyle, we can find the need to recreate home in new …

How do you entertain elegantly and with style? The first consideration for creating a successful time together, is to think of your guests’ experience. You will want them to feel comfortable, relaxed and to enjoy themselves. And it will help, if you feel relaxed also so you can enjoy yourself. Having people visit your …

Losing your best friend Linda, a woman I recently met, told me about the loss of her best friend. They had known each other for many years and had shared the challenges of children, husbands and aging parents as well as the celebrations in life. They shared secrets and believed each was understood in the …

We’ve all come across a text pest. Perhaps one of your friends is a needy texter, or someone in your family. Maybe it’s you! A text pest is a needy texter. They expect a response from you when they send a text. When you answer their text, they send another. They ask questions. They want more …

Difficult times can still be handled with grace The daughter of some dear friends, passed away recently. It is always sad when we lose someone, but especially when it is someone young. How does anyone get over that? When my brother died, I noticed that my parents changed. They were in grief and mourned for …

Irritations can transform us Ambergris is a waxy substance, found floating on the ocean in certain areas, or washed up on the shore. It is worth a lot of money. Some lumps of ambergris are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. It is produced in the stomach and intestines of sperm whales and is excreted or vomited. …

Children appreciate choices When you give them choices, they feel respected. It empowers them within the safety of the choices. The range of choices change as the maturity grows. The ultimate aim in my parenting was to have children that became autonomous, self-reliant and able to pursue happiness in whatever way that was meaningful to …